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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,552 and 236,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,552 and 236,220 is: 514,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,552 : 236,220 = 236,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,552/236,220 = 236,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,552x = 236,220 × 236,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,552x = 55,799,888,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,799,888,400/108,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,038.33

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